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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.38, 1,262.99 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.38, 1,262.99 and 431.24 is: 646.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.38 : 1,262.99 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.38/1,262.99 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.38x = 1,262.99 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.38x = 544,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,643.34/842.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.56

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